Lunar Eclipse in the CloudsPhotographed by Fred Lusk on October 27, 2004From California State University, Fresno

Description:The umbral phase of this total lunar eclipse began just a few minutes after moon rise. Thin clouds were hanging around the eastern horizon, so our early views of the eclipse looked spooky like this. In this image, Earth's shadow has only taken a small bite out of the Moon (lower left).

Imaging Camera:Olympus OM-4T (35 mm SLR)

Imaging Scope/Lens:Celestron C5+ SCT (1250 mm FL, f/10)

Mount/Tripod:Celestron C5+ single fork arm with integrated wedge

Guide Scope/Camera:None

Exposure Details:Film: Kodak EliteChrome 200. Exposure data is missing, but this was probably around 1/60 sec. Slides were scanned by Boot's Camera.